Reviews

Sony DRU-830A

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• Pricing
• User Reviews

• Pricing:Average: $79.99 (3/23/2007)
• Performance:Good: 74
• Features:Superior: 94
• Design:Very Good: 83

Pricing Average: $79.99

Average: $79.99

Performance Good: 74

Good: 74

PC World Tests
Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Performance, for 4.35GB (seconds)	334.9
Single-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested	+R
Dual-Sided Write-Once DVD Performance, for 7.9GB (seconds)	1131.7
Two-Layer Write-Once DVD Format Tested	DL +R
Format Rewritable DVD (seconds)	29.48
Rewritable DVD Performance, for 3.4GB (seconds)	717.51
Rewritable DVD Format Tested	+RW
CD-R Mastering Write Average, for 694MB (seconds)	191.61

Features Superior: 94

Superior: 94

Basics
Drive Type	DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM
PC/Drive Interface	IDE
Buffer (MB)	2
Buffer Underrun Technology	PowerBurn Conformed
S/PDIF Output	Yes
LightScribe Labeling	No
Supports Disc Error Checking With Third-Party Software	Yes

Vendor Speed Ratings
DL DVD+R Write Speed	8X
DL DVD-R Write Speed	8X
Single-Layer DVD+R Write Speed	18X
Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed	18X
DVD+RW Write Speed	8X
DVD-RW Write Speed	6X
DVD-RAM Write Speed	12X
DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed	16X
DVD-ROM Burned Disc Read Speed	12x
CD-RW Write Speed	32X
CD-R Write Speed	48X
CD-ROM Read Speed	48X

Other
Included Hardware	Black bezel
Included Software	Nero Express 7 Essentials

Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years)	One
Parts Warranty (years)	One
Weekday Support Hours	12
Saturday Support Hours	12
Sunday Support Hours	12
Toll-Free Support	Yes

Design Very Good: 83

Very Good: 83

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